Category: Recreation

Congratulations to Mark and Janora Crow: 2026 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year

by Chris Demers
September 15, 2026

By Eric Deprez, Florida Forest Service Photos by Mark Crow The Florida Tree Farm Program proudly recognizes Mark and Janora Crow as the 2026 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year, honoring more than six decades ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: American Tree Farm System, Award, Florida Forest Service, Florida Forestry Association, Florida Land Steward Program, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm

Congratulations to Mark and Janora Crow: 2026 Jon Gould Florida Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year

by Chris Demers
September 15, 2026

Chasing the Champion Tree

by Henry Mayer
September 11, 2026

Have you ever seen an enormous old tree and wondered if it might be one of the largest of its species in Florida? This is what happened to me when I saw the huge black olive tree outside our office in Homestead. The tree could be 70-80 years ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Lawn, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension

Field Guide Face-Off Part 2: Great Egret vs Great White Heron

by Bridget Gerovac
September 11, 2026

Welcome to another installment of Field Guide Face-Off, a series I created to compare some of Florida's most commonly confused species and provide ways to tell them apart. This time were jumping right in and exploring another bird pair: Great ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Birding, Conservation, Extension, Identification, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Florida Land Steward Update, September 11, 2026

by Chris Demers
September 11, 2026

APPLY FOR THE SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM Apply by October 9, 2026 Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program through October 9. The program ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Cogongrass, Drought, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Landowner Academy, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Landowner Assistance, Loblolly Pine, NRCS, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Southeast Silviculture Library, Southern Pine Beetle, Tree Farm

Piense antes de fumigar: Cómo usar el Manejo Integrado de Plagas en su paisaje de Florida

by Sara MacDonald
September 4, 2026

¿Vio un insecto en su planta? No lo fumigue todavía. Encontrar un insecto en su planta favorita puede ser preocupante. Quizás se pregunte: “¿Está dañando mi planta?” o “¿Cómo puedo eliminarlo?”. Antes de buscar un pesticida, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: (MGV), Español, Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

Florida Land Steward Update, August 28, 2026

by Chris Demers
August 28, 2026

HURRICANE SEASON IS RAMPING UP. ARE YOU READY? We are keeping an eye on Dolly, the next named tropical storm in the Atlantic. We’ve learned the hard way in recent years that powerful hurricanes can make their way inland and ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Cogongrass, Drought, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Health, Forest Landowner Academy, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Landowner Assistance, Loblolly Pine, NRCS, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Wild Turkey

Field Guide Face-Off Part 1: Anhinga vs Cormorant

by Bridget Gerovac
August 28, 2026

Have you ever been out on a walk or hike with others and confidently identified a nearby bird or plant, only to be told that you are mistaken? You aren't alone, this has happened to everyone. There are so many species that look alike. Sometimes ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Bird, Identification, St. Lucie County, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Un jardín que inspira: Karma Thomson y Florida-Friendly Landscaping™

by Sara MacDonald
August 27, 2026

Un jardín puede ser mucho más que una hermosa vista desde la calle. Puede conservar agua, apoyar la vida silvestre, proteger los recursos naturales de Florida e inspirar a toda una comunidad. UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County se enorgullece ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Recreation, UF/IFAS
Tags: Español, Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

One Yard Can Inspire a Community: Karma Thomson Earns Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Gold Recognition

by Sara MacDonald
August 26, 2026

A landscape can be more than a beautiful view from the street. It can conserve water, support wildlife, protect Florida’s natural resources, and inspire an entire community. UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is proud to recognize Karma Thomson, ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Recreation, UF/IFAS
Tags: Extension, Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

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